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D175 VPK

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,139 mi
Last recorded99,139 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD175 VPK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 99,139 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 99,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 99,070 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,892 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 98,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

patches of light underside corrosion

Pass 16 May 2018 96,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 May 2018 96,853 miles

Brake pipe leaking Front too rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 94,341 miles

Offside Rear slight bind

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2016 92,388 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Apr 2015 90,735 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 89,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 87,576 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 86,153 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 May 2011 84,174 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2010 82,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

light corrosion to body

light engine oil leak

light underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2009 80,931 miles

n/s rack slight play

o/s rack slight play

o/s/f flexi pipe slight perishing

Pass 3 May 2008 79,088 miles

some light underbody corrosion

Pass 4 May 2007 77,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play O/s/F wheel bearing

front flexi brake pipes perished

play in rack

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2006 75,150 miles

O/S/F shocker damp

O/S/R chassis surface rusty

Play both front wheel bearings

Rear brake pipes rusty

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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D175 VPK is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1986 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D175 VPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 40 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D175 VPK is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 September 1986.

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